Notre Dame's Corey Robinson retires due to concussions

Notre Dame wide receiver Corey Robinson announced Wednesday that he is retiring from football after suffering from numerous concussions.

"After much contemplation and prayer, I have decided not to continue playing football due to multiple concussions," Robinson said in a statement. "I couldn't have come to this difficult personal decision without the incredible support from so many within the Notre Dame football program," said Robinson.

"I am extremely grateful to Coach Kelly and his staff for the life-changing opportunity to play football at the greatest university in the world. I will continue to help our team as a student assistant and look forward to a great senior year."

The son of NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson suffered three concussions in the last calendar year, the latest in spring training and after missing most of the practices, Robinson saw a specialist in April.

"This was an extremely tough decision for Corey," Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly said in a statement. "He's such a committed kid to everything he does - whether it be academics, football, community service, or campus leadership initiatives - that he wanted to finish his four-year career on the field. He was so excited to lead a group of young receivers this fall.

"While that won't happen in the manner Corey initially intended, he will remain involved with the program on a day-to-day basis as a student assistant. He sets a remarkable example for all of our players - not only how to represent yourself on and off the field but also how working hard through adversity can lead to tremendous success."

Last year Robinson worked on his senior thesis of applying moral philosophy to environmental policy and was recently elected student body president in February, the first Fighting Irish football player to do so.

The San Antonio, Texas native caught 65 passes for 896 yards and seven touchdowns in his three year career.